How are drawings amended in a reissue application?
How are drawings amended in a reissue application?
Amending drawings in a reissue application follows specific rules outlined in MPEP 1453. The manual states:
“Amendments to the original patent drawings are not permitted. Any change to the patent drawings must be by way of a new sheet of drawings with the amended figures identified as ‘Amended’ and with added figures identified as ‘New’ for each sheet that has changed.”
Key points for amending drawings in a reissue application:
- New drawings must be submitted to replace the original patent drawings if any changes are needed.
- Amended figures should be labeled as ‘Amended’ and new figures as ‘New’.
- Each changed sheet of drawings must be submitted with an attachment sheet stating “[t]hese drawings are for a reissue application.”
- Any amendments to the drawings must be explained in the specification or the remarks section of the amendment paper.
It’s important to note that the original patent drawings cannot be physically altered. Instead, entirely new sheets must be provided for any changes or additions to the drawings in a reissue application.
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